Basic Law
Basic Law
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Welcome to “Basic Law,” the new JNS show hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum. This series dives deep into Israel’s legal system, dissecting the most pressing legal and constitutional issues facing the nation today.
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The podcast focuses on critical topics surrounding Israel's legal landscape, including military exemptions, judicial reforms, and constitutional conflicts. For example, episodes feature discussions on the contentious Haredi draft issue and the implications of dismissing the Attorney General, with insights into the balance between judicial authority and democratic governance.

Welcome to “Basic Law,” the new JNS show hosted by Aylana Meisel, Executive Director of the Israel Law and Liberty Forum. This series dives deep into Israel’s legal system, dissecting the most pressing legal and constitutional issues facing the nation today.
In this wide-ranging election interview, opposition lawmaker MK Moshe Tur-Paz attempts to reconcile some of Israel’s most consequential challenges: integrating the rapidly growing Haredi population through major changes to education, employment and national service. The conversation then turns to judicial reform, LGBTQ issues in religious schools and his party’s controversial proposal for a “thin constitution.” It’s a revealing look at the ideas and political alliances that could shape Israel after the election.

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